Posts Tagged “handbooks”

Whistle Blower Liability: Is Your Business Protected?

By Bill Knowlton | October 25, 2011

As companies and employers face more economic pressure to their business model, some companies may find it tempting to “cut corners” in the HR department, or turn a blind eye to potentially questionable practices.  Aside from being bad business, such practices carry with it the potential for substantial legal exposure in the form of a [...]

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Sexual Harassment Claims in the Workplace

By Bill Knowlton | May 18, 2011

If you are an employer, your internal policies and procedures regarding sexual harassment complaints – and how those policies are implemented – can make the difference between a small, internal investigation to a six-figure litigation liability.  As an employer, we recommend instituting a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, and a prohibition against interoffice romance.  Also, [...]

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Employees Bare All (Literally): Issues with Social Media

By Troy Foster | January 28, 2011

Social media, Facebook, Twitter postings can create problems for employers and employees.

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